Ford E350 1979
Model E350 made in 1979 by Ford got 2 investigations as well as 3 recalls. The car had some investigations: suspension and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningseat belts and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1979
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SEAT BELTS - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V214000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1978 to 09/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 874 | 11/03/1978 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/05/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On the involved vehicles, the potential exists for the outboard seat belts to become trapped in the seat-bed pivoting mechanism. should the belt become trapped in the mechanism when the seat is converted to a bed, the belt may become cut or frayed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will install seat belt shields on the folding seat/bed pivoting mechanism and replace the outboard seat belt assemblies if damaged, free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks equipped with optional seat-beds.system: interior; seat bed seat belt (shoulder).consequences of defect: in the event of sudden braking or vehicle collision,the seat belt may not properly restrain the seat occupant and the risk ofpersonal injury is increased. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V152000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1978 to 05/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 75000 | 06/16/1979 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/19/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The incorrectly installed left front brake hoses may allow for contact between the front brake hoses and the front tires when the front wheels are in full right or left turn positions. if contact is made, the hose could wear and allow brake fluid to leak out. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect front brake hoses and replace those lacking the proper clearance with current production hoses, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; front brake hoses.consequences of defect: front wheel braking capability could be lost, causingan increase in stopping distances and, possibly, an accident.note: operator may be alerted to loss of front brakes by the activation of awarning light. should this light appear, proceed with caution and have thevehicle serviced immediately. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V117000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 02/01/1979 to 03/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 82000 | 06/18/1979 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/15/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles were produced with brake push-rod to brake pedal retaining pins which were not heat-treated as specified. this could allow the brake pedal to become disengaged from the push-rod. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the suspect brake retaining pin. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; hydraulic linkage, pedal.consequences of defect: disengagement of the brake pedal would result in totalloss of service brakes, which could lead to loss of vehicle control and anaccident.note: the parking brake will remain operational even if service brakes arelost. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| C85010 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/30/1985 | 08/02/1988 | DUAL REAR WHEEL RETENTION | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA87002 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/04/1986 | 04/29/1987 | FILLER NECK SPURT | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||